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The Community and International Development program offers interdisciplinary study in the humanitarian and development field at the graduate level. Students will explore the social science foundations, especially in regard to probing the meaning of people-centered development and principled and ethical humanitarian actions. They will develop skills related to program planning, implementation, and evaluation and will gain knowledge in principles of organizational behavior, leadership and management as they relate to non-profit organizations. Further, ethical principles and financial analysis for assuring individual and organizational accountability will be covered. Social research methods and techniques of communicating with stakeholders about their community development plans will be mastered. This unique approach equips students with the skills needed to identify and respond to social and economic challenges across the globe. Program concentration options offer in-depth training - preparing students for professional service in academia, policy, advocacy, project management, and administration.
In order to receive a Master in Community and International Development (MSCID), students will complete 33 credits of required coursework in the following areas: Foundation, Tools, and Capstone courses, and have the option to add 12 credits of coursework for a concentration.
All students in our program are required to take an internship of at least 720 hours, complete a research project and take a portfolio development seminar. Total Credits: 33-45.
Students with previous completed or current enrollment in a masters may need to complete 30 credits and a concentration will not be required. Up to 6 credits (20% of credits) may be transferred from a previous graduate degree. See Bulletin or advisors for more details about your case.
This degree is offered in both an on-campus and a blended format.
To view the courses required please visit the official AU Bulletin Page for the MSCID Program by clicking this link:
Concentrations are built in the program for enhancing your expertise in a particular area, providing a multitude of flexible ways to complete them. Due to this flexibility, as well as to the various options available, you should start planning for your concentration from the very beginning of the program.
The concentration area is selected by individual choice and will draw on university faculty strengths. Together with the program director/advisor you will select a minimum of 12 credits of elective courses related to your chosen concentration to meet your career goals. If you would like to select more than one concentration, it is recommended you discuss this with your advisor.
NOTE: When choosing to complete a concentration you will need a total of 45 credits to complete the program.
Click on each concentration title below to see the list of courses available, from which you will select 12 credits in order to complete the concentration.
Disaster Preparedness and Management
NGO Development and Operations
Dual enrollment is available to graduate students who want to get undergraduate credits toward an additional undergraduate degree while working at the same time on a graduate degree. This status is also available to graduate students who want to pursue two graduate degrees at the same time. For more information about dual degrees, we recommend you check out the MSCID Bulletin and/or speak with your advisor.
MSCID / MDiv Community & International Development / Divinity |
MSCID / MSW Community & International Development / Social Work |
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Bulletin | Bulletin |
Download degree plan | Download degree plan |
Most of our courses are offered remotely with both synchronous or asynchronous options for online students. You can attend classes remotely via Zoom while they are taught, or you can watch recordings of class sessions at your convenience during the week. Coursework, projects and deadlines are still required and are the same as for those attending classes in-person on campus. Take a look at the Course Schedule to find the course offerings each semester. Online/remote synchronous/field-based courses end with a 900 number (course number example: CIDS 663 999). In the Course (CRN) / Campus / Sched. Type / Instr. Method column it will indicate the learning options our courses (CIDS) for the selected semester are available in.
Full-time students typically complete the program in two years. The time spent on completing the intership and research project requirements determine the length of studies.
Time Limits on Graduate Degrees
All applicants must meet the following criteria, in addition to general admission requirements of the Andrews University School of Graduate Studies & Research:
The director of the program may request a personal interview or a third reference and/or other information.
Students who apply for admission to the MSCID program have two options related to the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). For those students who are seeking a graduate scholarship, the GRE must be taken. Scholarship amounts are based on the score achieved on the exam. For students who do not seek a graduate scholarship based on the GRE score, the exam is not required. The GRE and GMAT scholarships are not stackable with the MSCID 50% tuition discount.
A reading knowledge of a foreign language is strongly recommended for those planning on graduate work.
The table below provides estimated costs for one semester (fall/spring). For more accurate costs, contact Student Financial Services at sfs@andrews.edu, International Student Financial Services at isfs@andrews.edu, or School of Distance Education sdestudents@andrews.edu.
Campus | Tuition | 50% Tuition* |
General / Distance Fee |
Insurance | Housing | Total |
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On-Campus |
$10,136 (8 cr) |
- | $530 | $746 |
$2,742 minimum |
$14,154 |
On-Campus discounted |
- |
$5,068 (8 cr) |
$530 | $746 |
$2,742 minimum |
$9,086 |
Field Based/Online |
$10,136 (8 cr) |
- | $155 | - | - | $10,291 |
Field Based/Online discounted |
- |
$5,068 (8 cr) |
$155 | - | - | $5,223 |
* Must maintain a 3.00 GPA and take a minimum of 8 credits per semester to keep the 50% tuition discount.
To learn more about tuition costs and fees, student insurance, distance education or scholarship opportunities please visit:
Our students receive a 50% discount on courses required for their MSCID degree if they maintain a 3.00 GPA and take a minimum of 8 credits per semester. The GRE/GMAT scholarship cannot be stacked on top of the 50% tuition discount that we offer our MSCID students. Under Resources you will find a list of scholarship options.
Click below to learn more about graduate requirements and policies stated in the bulletin.
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Application deadlines are set by the intended term of entry. In order to enter each of the following terms, please have your application submitted by the date listed for that term. If you are an international student, please be aware of visa processing times - you may need to apply earlier than the deadline in order to apply for your visa.
Start Semester | Application Deadline |
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Fall (August–December) | July 15 |
Spring (January–May) | November 15 |
Summer Session 1 (May–June) | April 1 |
Summer Session 2 (June–July) | May 1 |
Summer Session 3 (July–August) | June 1 |
COMMUNITY AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
For questions regarding program requirements, program information, and advising
Phone: 269-471-6538
Email: cidp@andrews.edu
GRADUATE ENROLLMENT:
For questions regarding admissions, applications, and enrollment
Phone: 855-428-4723 or 269-471-6321
Email: graduate@andrews.edu
Web: andrews.edu/grad
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
For general questions regarding program information
Phone: 269-471-3152
Email: ssbs@andrews.edu